Computational Biologist

Job description

·  Job facts

Title: Computational Biologist
Department: Global IT Solution Center
Location : Mississauga Head Office
Duration: Full time

Project

Looking for interdisciplinary scientist with experience in computing and biology to perform scientific data analyses in partnership with Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED) from the Roche Canada office in Mississauga, Ontario.

Required Skills

·  3-6 years of experience required with minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Bioinformatics, or related sciences; advanced degree in Biological field with significant computational training also acceptable; PhD and post-doctoral experience preferred.
·  Unix/Linux proficiency and R programming including experience with Bioconductor libraries.
·  Documented experience with sequencing/genomic data analysis (NGS) and related bioinformatics tools and libraries (eg. RNAseq analysis, WGS, single cell analyses).
·  Good understanding of biological concepts and experimental methods commonly used in molecular biology and interest to learn more.
·  Excellent communication, advanced English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
·  Responsible and reliable; goal and task oriented. Able to work independently to answer scientific questions using public and private data sets.

Preferred Skills and Experience

·  Strong background, experience, or degree in biomedical field is preferred (eg. Oncology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Microbiology, Genetics, etc.).
·  History of scientific authorship. (First, middle, and senior author articles all beneficial.)
·  Experience with version control and issue tracking systems (eg. git, JIRA).
·  Experience with SQL and no-SQL databases.
·  Experience working with High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
·  Machine Learning and Data Mining skills are a benefit.
·  Please briefly highlight publications/experience with computational analysis of Single Cell (eg. scRNAseq), ATACseq, ChipSeq, GWAS, WES, Gene Set or Pathway Analyses, and related datasets.
·  Please briefly highlight publications/experience with epigenetic, proteomic, lipidomic, functional genomic, iPSC, structural biology, or microbiome analyses.

List of Duties

·  Engage with partner scientists at Genentech, understand their biological questions, and use public and internal databases to provide reliable scientific answers.
·  Running existing pipelines to process and analyze sequencing data.
·  Reporting, documenting and visualizing data analysis results using open source and internally developed tools.
·  Occasional development of custom R/Shiny applications.

Our offer

·  Dynamic and prestigious work environment, interesting projects using the newest technologies, all within a global IT function;
·  Opportunity to design and implement software solutions for the world's largest biotech company that transforms patients' lives;
·  Attractive and competitive salary and package;
·  Professional development culture supported by training, development plans, and international opportunities.
·  Join the growing team of Roche Canada scientists and be a part of the groundbreaking research happening at Genentech Research and Early Development (gRED).

Please submit full academic CV with publication history and cover letter.

In your cover letter please highlight key scientific publication(s) (or experiences) that emphasize your personal biological and computational scientific contributions.

Position will be posted until filled.

NOTE:All employment is conditional upon the completing and obtaining a satisfactory background check, including educational, employment, references and criminal records (for which a pardon has not been granted) checks.

AGENCY NOTICE: Please note that Roche Canada does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, Roche Canada will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Roche Canada explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

·  Who we are

Roche Pharma Canada has its office in Mississauga, Ontario and employs over 850 employees. The Mississauga facility is bright, vibrant, fosters collaboration and teamwork, and is reflective of Roche's truly innovative culture.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.